Metallic-leaf-applying device



J. MOSCINI.

METALLIC LEAF APPLYING DEVICE. APPLICATION FILED JULY 26. 1919.

1,344,427. Patented June 22, 1920.

Quvmdob 470i Wascizzi To dll wh o y njz't mayconcerh new andluseful Improvements in 'Metallie- .1130 be adjusted longitudinally relative to the JOHN ivioso'im, or New YORKQN. Y-., ASSIGNOR T0: w. raovrnn von, RHODE rsmmn,"

COMPANY, OF

ISLAND.

Be it known that'I Jo N MQSCINI, L citizen of the United states, and resident of New York, in the county ofNew, York and State ofjNewQYork, have inventedcertain Leaf-Applying Devices, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a'device for re-y ceiving metalleaf from a backing strip and depositing it-onto book covers or other surfaces to bGOInZLIIlGIltQd, and has for itsobject to' provide a depositing roll for this purpose carryingmeans "for supplying the metal strip-to said roll, the arrangementof the mechanism being such, that the strip supplying 'andapplying meansmay be readily removed from proximity to the roll for the purpose of permitting the roll-to be heated without injuring these adjacent parts and as readily returnto-operative position.

, A further object "of theinve ntion' is to provide means whereby the package roll,

the guide for the strip, and the fillet or depositing roll lubricating device, are adapted depositing roll on the operating handle.

of construction, as will ;bemore fully described andparticularly pointed out in the the usual fillet ordepositing roll which may appended claims.

Inthe accompanying drawings:

Figure 1* is a sideelevation of my 1mproved device for depositing strips-of metal leaf, showing the stripsupplying parts in full lines in operative position, and in a dotted lines in inoperative position.

Fig. 2- is a sectional edge view/of the operating handle showing thesupply frame as adjustably connected thereto;

Fig. is an edge View of the roll which guides and presses the metal strip onto the edge of the fillet roll.

The invention contemplates more particularly theprovision of a portable instrument adapted to be manipulated by thehand of the operator'for the purpose of depositing strips of metal leaf for :line work or for forming decorative figures on surfacesto be ornamented.

Referring to the drawings 10 designates bar 23 to-the plate 17.

fillet roll to guide and press the strip of the depositing or fillet roll. i It-is found in: practiceithat the applica H. COEMA'NUFACTURING A ooRPoRA'rIoN or RHODE METALLIC-LEAF- PPLYI G DEV CE.

Specification of Letters r atent. pat t u g-22, 1920 Applioation filed Jul 26, 19 9. Serial No. 313,600. I l

be madeof different diameters and widths the'operating handle 12, this handle being slotted longitudinally'at 13 to receive the square portion ltof the supply frame ad: justing bolt15. The upper end 16 of this handleis preferablyflformed of wood and is forlthe purpose of manipulating the device. .;On the vmetal portion of the handle 12 I have mounted a plate 17 having a square holeat 18 through which the correspondingly shaped portion 14 of the bolt 15 is passed for the purpose of non-rotatably securing this plate to the handle, and a wing nut 19 isthreaded onto the end 20 of the bolt for the purpose of binding the plate in adjusted position.

g c The upper end of this plate is provided.

With a hole 211throughwhich a hinge bolt 22' is passed for the purposeof pivotally connecting the standard or upright frame On the upper end of this frame bar is supported at 24 the reel on which the strip roll of metal leaf 25 is mounted. i

Mounted on this frame bar a short distance above its pivoted point is a laterally eXtending-arm26-on the outer end of which is mounted .theguide rolli27 preferably grooved. at 28 to engage the edge of the 29 thereonto as itis led "fromqthe package roll above. I I have also provided a guideeye 30 through which the strip ofmetal leaf and its backing stripmay also be led if desired on its way from the package roll to the edge tion of asmall amount of olive oil, or other suitable greasy substance, to the operating surface or edge of the heated depositing or fillet roll causes the metal leaf to adhere to its surface as it comes in contact therewith and serves to facilitate the depositing of the leaf onto the surface to be ornamented. In

order to apply this oil to the roll I have pro- I vided a roll or pad 31 which is mounted on the arm 32 pivoted at 33 to swing on the arm 26, and this lubricating roll is flexibly held iucontact with the surface of the fillet roll by means of the spring34, a stop pin 38 serving to limit its forward movement.

In order to swing the whole trams for-. WZLICl and press the guide roll 27 ontothe. edge of the fillet roll I have provideda coil spring. 35 one end of which is secured at" 36 to the arm 26 and the other endis secured at 37 to the p1ate17.

In practice it is necessary inorder to render effective the operation of the fillet or depositing roll, to heat the same to a, mod

erate temperature by placing the roll over a gas flame, and in order to do this it is:

found necessary to remove all of the supplying parts, such as: the paekageroll the guides'and the 011 roll, i' rom proximity iththe fillet roll. To do this in a simple and effective Way I simply swing the lirame on its hinge from the upright or operative position, illustrated in full lines, back to the inoperative position, illustrated in dotted lines, thereby leaving tl'iefillet roll free and clear to be applied to the heating fiame Without danger oi injuring the other operating parts.

By placing the tension-retaining spring 35, as shown, it serves a double purpose; first, to hold the mechanism in operative position with the guide wvheel and the oil Wheel in contact with thefillet Wheel, and second, italso' serves to retain the frame in the inoperative position back against the] the depositing rolls in each establishment 'With a strip supplying frame.

The foregoing descrrption 1s directed solely toward the construction illustrated, but I desire. itto: bellllClfiIlStOOdl that I reserve the privilegeiof resorting to all the i mechanical changes to Whichthe device is susceptible, the invention being defined and claims.

limited only by the terms of the; appended 1'. device lor depositing strips offmetallie lea-f, an operating handle, comprising a depositing, roll pivoted to saidhandle,;a frame hinged to said handle, a lnbricator forthe edge of said roll, a packageroll supportand' a guide for the metal strip all mounted 011 said frame to cooperate With said. depositing roll whereby said frame and said cooperating members supported there on may beswung back and so removed from proximity with sald depositing roll to permit the latter alone to=beappliedto' a heater Without alfecting said cooperating members;

Y2. portable device for depositing strips of metallic leal" comprising; an operating handle, a depositing roll pivoted upon said handle, a iiramel ii-ngedi said handle, a lubricator for the edge of said: roll, a package roll support and a guide for themeta-l strip from the package to the eclge offlthe depositing rol l all-mounted onsaid frame to cooperate withsaid depositing roll back and; removed from proximity with said depositing roll to permit the applicationof heat to the latter without'affectingits said cooperating members, and means for retain-'- ing said frame either in Operative. 0p i operat1ve-pos1t 0 1 i 3. A portable device for depositing strips of metallic leatt comprising an operating handle, adepositing roll pivotally mounted upon said handle, astandard hinged to said handle, a paekageroll support onsaid standard, a erossarm on said standard, a strip guide roll on said" arm, aspring pressed lubrieating'member supported? lirom said standard and acting upon the-surface of said depositing roll, said 'staindard and the roll members supported thereon being adapted to be swung back from p oximity whereby said frame and said" cooperating members supported thereon maybe swung:

With said roll to permit its bei-ng subjected" cooperating members.

to an intense heat Without aiteeting its said Ini testimony WhereofI aflix my signature in presence ot a witness.

Witness! 7 STUART H. SWA-LLOW.

JOHN Moscn n. 

